“Just a big child” – Fans left in stitches as Lewis Hamilton wears a Toad Hat while shopping Nintendo merch ahead of Suzuka GP

Lewis Hamilton was spotted while wearing a Toad Mario Hat at Universal Studios Japan.

“Just a big child” – Fans left in stitches as Lewis Hamilton wears a Toad Hat while shopping Nintendo merch ahead of Suzuka GP

Lewis Hamilton wearing a Toad Mario hat, Lewis Hamilton

Formula 1 heads to Japan this weekend for the iconic Japanese Grand Prix. The race is held at the historic Suzuka Circuit which has given the sport some memorable races throughout its time on the F1 calendar. As the F1 paddock landed in Japan, drivers began taking a taste of the local culture of the Asian nation. Lewis Hamilton decided to take a trip down to a Nintendo store.

The seven-time world champion was spotted at the Universal Studios in Osaka before the Japanese GP weekend gets underway. Hamilton visited an official store to perhaps get his hands on some merchandise of the gaming giant. It seems that the Mercedes driver is a huge fan of the Japanese company and as such, was wearing a Toad Mario hat.

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The Mercedes driver seemed to be lost in his own world of nostalgia as he looked through the store shelves. Certainly, the Toad Mario hat made an all-time F1 great look similar to any other Nintendo fan in the store. However, Lewis Hamilton would not be paying attention to anything other than the merch he was looking to purchase in Osaka.

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Fans glad to see Lewis Hamilton embrace his love for Nintendo

Fans on Twitter were quick to share their views. One user reckoned that Lewis Hamilton had allowed his inner child to take over in Japan. As the 38-year-old wore the adorable merchandise in Osaka. The user said, “Just a big child lmao.” While another fan was not surprised to see the Formula 1 driver taking a look at the Mario Kart section in the store. The fan replied, “Ofc he is in the Mario Kart section.”

Lewis Hamilton (Image via City A.M.)
Lewis Hamilton (Image via City A.M.)

One fan went as far as wanting to see the seven-time world champion wear the Toad Mario hat on his way to the Japanese GP paddock. The fan commented, “I need him to wear the toad head to the track.” Moreover one user made a clever pun with the hat on Lewis Hamilton. The user wrote, “THROUGH GOES HAMILTOAD.” Perhaps fans can hear these words on the track soon.

Certainly, Lewis Hamilton seems to have enjoyed his time at Universal Studios Japan. Although, the seven-time champion would soon shift his complete focus onto the Japanese GP. Mercedes had an encouraging pace at the previous round in Singapore. As such, Hamilton and the Silver Arrows would be looking to carry this momentum this weekend.

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